10 surprising foods to avoid before having sex

April 10, 2013 |Marlisse Cepeda, Womansday.com

Steer clear of these bites and beverages if you're hoping for bedroom bliss.

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If a glass of Malbec sets the mood, a whole bottle should really get
things going, right? Wrong—too much booze can turn that initial buzz
into a buzz kill. Alcohol lowers your sensitivity to touch and weakens
orgasms, says Dr. Richard. A 2008 University of Washington study
also found that sober men maintained their erections better than their
drunk counterparts. So if you’re hoping to score, limit your liquor to
two drinks each.

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If a glass of Malbec sets the mood, a whole bottle should really get
things going, right? Wrong—too much booze can turn that initial buzz
into a buzz kill. Alcohol lowers your sensitivity to touch and weakens
orgasms, says Dr. Richard. A 2008 University of Washington study
also found that sober men maintained their erections better than their
drunk counterparts. So if you’re hoping to score, limit your liquor to
two drinks each.